Aug 1, 2017 | Andrade
CHICAGO – In response to Governor Rauner’s veto of education funding reform, Senate Bill 1, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, released the following statement: “I am extremely disappointed with the governor’s decision to veto this proposal that would have increased...
Jul 31, 2017 | Madigan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday: “House Democrats will continue to reach across the aisle and work with legislative Republicans in order to enact bipartisan education funding reform. Every child in Illinois deserves...
Jul 31, 2017 | Mussman
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In an effort to prioritize the safety and well-being of college students in Illinois and across the country, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has introduced a measure calling on U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to immediately stop...
Jul 31, 2017 | Walsh
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, to help save taxpayer dollars and ensure motorists continue receiving vehicle registration reminders in the mail recently passed the House. “Many drivers are used to receiving vehicle...
Jul 31, 2017 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. –State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville will continue to host constituent meetings at local coffee shops in the community to talk to residents about issues facing the state. “During this summer’s special session, my House Bill 643 was signed into...